Griffith Shaving Goods
R.J. Roberts 6/8 Near Wedge with Ivory Scales - Vintage Sheffield Straight Razor - Shave Ready
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Razor Specifics:
Age Range: Mid-Late 1800s
Manufacturer: R.J. Roberts Cutlery, Sheffield England
Age Range: Mid-Late 1800s
Manufacturer: R.J. Roberts Cutlery, Sheffield England
Restoration: Fully restored- The blade was lightly reground to correct blade geometry and remove detrimental wear, fully polished, the restored original scales were fitted and finally the assembled razor was honed and stropped to a comfortable shaving edge (all in-house by GSG founder Matt W.)
Blade
Material: Carbon Steel
Width: 3/4” wide from edge to top of spine at the widest point
Grind: Shoulderless Near Wedge
Hone Wear: none
Tip: Barbers Notch
Finishes: Crocus (mirror) finish all over
Condition: Very attractive, some cosmetic blemishes (patina) remaining in the steel, commensurate with its age
Shave ready: Yes
Material: Carbon Steel
Width: 3/4” wide from edge to top of spine at the widest point
Grind: Shoulderless Near Wedge
Hone Wear: none
Tip: Barbers Notch
Finishes: Crocus (mirror) finish all over
Condition: Very attractive, some cosmetic blemishes (patina) remaining in the steel, commensurate with its age
Shave ready: Yes
Scales
Material: Original Pre-1900 Elephant Ivory
Pinning: Nickel silver pins, the pivot pin has been replaced
Condition: Glossy and lovely restored, a small split at the face side wedge pin, the blade is held tightly and centers properly between the scales
Pinning: Nickel silver pins, the pivot pin has been replaced
Condition: Glossy and lovely restored, a small split at the face side wedge pin, the blade is held tightly and centers properly between the scales
About our restoration and honing process
Each one of our restored razors is brought back to life with a passion and attention to detail like it would be an addition to our own collection or user rotation. Many years of restoration experience and hundreds of restored razors sold around the world have refined our processes, but each razor is still given the time and individual attention it needs. Our vintage razors undergo dozens of steps involving blade unpinning (where necessarily) metal grinding/sanding with a range of different diameter and hardness wheels with various grits of abrasive and polishes. Scales are straightened and repaired when necessary, wet sanded and polishing. After the razor’s cosmetic and functional repairs are completed, a multistep honing process using a range of synthetic and natural sharpening stones is used to bring each razor back to keen and comfortable shaving sharpness. Finally stropping is performed on one of our cordovan leather strops and the blade is sanitized in Barbicide hospital-grade disinfectant. If for any reason you are not satisfied with our restored razors, please contact us to discuss return options. Your satisfaction is our ultimate goal.
Each one of our restored razors is brought back to life with a passion and attention to detail like it would be an addition to our own collection or user rotation. Many years of restoration experience and hundreds of restored razors sold around the world have refined our processes, but each razor is still given the time and individual attention it needs. Our vintage razors undergo dozens of steps involving blade unpinning (where necessarily) metal grinding/sanding with a range of different diameter and hardness wheels with various grits of abrasive and polishes. Scales are straightened and repaired when necessary, wet sanded and polishing. After the razor’s cosmetic and functional repairs are completed, a multistep honing process using a range of synthetic and natural sharpening stones is used to bring each razor back to keen and comfortable shaving sharpness. Finally stropping is performed on one of our cordovan leather strops and the blade is sanitized in Barbicide hospital-grade disinfectant. If for any reason you are not satisfied with our restored razors, please contact us to discuss return options. Your satisfaction is our ultimate goal.